Intro to Deviance- Lesson 1

Scenario: Alex always goes above and beyond with schoolwork, staying up late every night to ensure perfect grades. His classmates feel pressured by his constant push for excellence. Is Alex engaging in negative or positive deviance?

• Negative Deviance
• Positive Deviance

Why?

Scenario: Emma refuses to follow school dress codes, saying they limit her self-expression. She wears outfits that do not align with the rules and faces disciplinary actions. Is Emma showing negative or positive deviance? Explain.

• Negative Deviance
• Positive Deviance

Why?

Scenario: Jordan refuses to attend any parties because he believes they conflict with his values, even though most of his friends regularly go. Is Jordan demonstrating negative or positive deviance? Why?

• Negative Deviance
• Positive Deviance

Why?

Scenario: Maria spends hours at the gym each day, aiming for a body that she believes is perfect, even though it causes her to miss school and social events. Is Maria displaying negative or positive deviance? Justify your answer.

• Negative Deviance
• Positive Deviance

Why?

Scenario: Kevin always follows the rules at school, even when others break them to be "cool." He is often teased for being "too strict." Is Kevin showing negative or positive deviance? Explain why.

• Negative Deviance
• Positive Deviance

Why?